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24 May, 2012

Health receives largest increase in spending

Health receives the largest increase in government spending in the Budget, with $435 million available to help fund cost pressures and new initiatives in 2012/13, Health Minister Tony Ryall says.

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24 May, 2012

$68m for more operations, scans and tests

Budget 2012 is delivering a further $68 million of operating funding over the next four years to maintain the record levels of elective surgery achieved under the National-led Government, and to further reduce waiting times for patients.

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24 May, 2012

$33m more for improved cancer services

Budget 2012 is delivering an additional $33 million in operating funding over the next four years for better and faster services for cancer patients, Health Minister Tony Ryall says.

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23 May, 2012

$4.5m deficit funding for West Coast DHB

The Government has approved a $4.5 million cash injection for West Coast District Health Board for the 2011/12 financial year.

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23 May, 2012

$4.5m deficit funding for West Coast DHB

The Government has approved a $4.5 million cash injection for West Coast District Health Board for the 2011/12 financial year.

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23 May, 2012

Many keen for green prescribing

The benefit to patients from following doctors’ orders for regular exercise is highlighted in a publication launched today by Health Minister Tony Ryall.

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22 May, 2012

Eminent surgeon to lead new trauma network

One of New Zealand’s most senior clinical leaders, surgeon Mr Ian Civil, has been appointed Network Clinical Leader of a new Major Trauma National Clinical Network.

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22 May, 2012

New member appointed to Waikato DHB

Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced the appointment of Deryck Shaw to the Waikato District Health Board (DHB). Mr Shaw is currently Chair of Lakes DHB.

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22 May, 2012

Immunisation target in sight

The latest quarterly results for the Government’s immunisation health target shows five district health boards, Wairarapa, Hawke’s Bay, MidCentral, Lakes and Southern, have reached the 95 per cent result.

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18 May, 2012

Positive start to bowel screening pilot

Five bowel cancers and five cancerous polyps have been detected in the first few months of the four year bowel screening pilot at Waitemata District Health Board.

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15 May, 2012

Budget 2012: $144m more for disability support

Budget 2012 will make available $143.7 million over the next four years to improve the lives of people with disabilities.

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14 May, 2012

Budget 2012: $101m for surgery, cancer services

The Budget next week will provide $101 million of extra funding over the next four years for more elective operations and scans, and improved cancer services, Health Minister Tony Ryall says.

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14 May, 2012

Budget 2012: Prescription charges help fund Health

Health Minister Tony Ryall today announced the Government will increase the $3 prescription charge to $5 per item up to a maximum of 20 items from 1 January 2013. The savings will be reinvested in the health sector.

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11 May, 2012

International Nurses Day

With International Nurses Day tomorrow, Health Minister Tony Ryall thanks all nurses for the important contribution they make to the health of New Zealanders.

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11 May, 2012

New SOE board appointments announced

State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall today announced new appointments and reappointments across a number of SOEs.

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10 May, 2012

More productivity = More operations

More patients will get operations sooner as a result of a $7 million investment announced by Health Minister Tony Ryall.

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4 May, 2012

Strong clinical leadership in new maternity programme

Maternity services continue to improve thanks to strong clinical leadership by health professionals.

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3 May, 2012

More operations, more operating theatres for Middlemore Hospital

Health Minister Tony Ryall has congratulated Counties Manukau District Health Board for doing two and half thousand more operations a year than three years ago.

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3 May, 2012

Government launches new share offers website

The Government has today launched a website to provide New Zealanders with information about the Government’s mixed ownership programme.

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2 May, 2012

Improving productivity in the public health service

A new toolkit to assist district health boards to further reduce waiting times and improve the quality of elective surgery has been launched by Health Minister Tony Ryall.

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24 April, 2012

Only 495 children to be immunised to reach target

Only 495 extra children who are about to turn two need to be immunised before 30 June for New Zealand to achieve the 95 percent immunisation coverage recommended by the World Health Organization this quarter.

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19 April, 2012

More Wellington patients getting treatment faster

Capital and Coast DHB patients are benefiting from the extra $188 million the government has invested in the DHB since 2009.

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17 April, 2012

Comments on mixed ownership at opening in BNZ Partners Business Centre, Tauranga

It’s now fifteen months since the Prime Minister indicated the National Government would sell minority stakes in the four state owned energy companies and Air New Zealand.

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17 April, 2012

UFB to give rural hospitals world class facilities

Patients and medical practitioners at rural hospitals and health centres are set to benefit from ultra-fast broadband, Health Minister Tony Ryall and Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams announced today.

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13 April, 2012

Record access to pharmaceuticals

Health Minister Tony Ryall says despite tight times, spending on pharmaceuticals increased by $180 million over the last three years.

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12 April, 2012

Health Minister congratulates Waitemata DHB

Health Minister Tony Ryall is in Auckland today to congratulate Waitemata DHB on its major achievements in the national health targets, especially the shorter stays in emergency departments target. He will also visit Torbay Health.

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7 April, 2012

Tony Ryall pays tribute to Sir Peter Tapsell

Health Minister and Bay of Plenty MP Tony Ryall has paid tribute to Sir Peter Tapsell who has passed away.

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4 April, 2012

Better youth mental health services

Young New Zealanders with mental health issues will receive better, faster, more youth-friendly care through the National-led Government’s youth mental health package, says Health Minister Tony Ryall.

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23 March, 2012

Health Minister congratulates MidCentral DHB

Health Minister Tony Ryall is in Palmerston North today to congratulate MidCentral DHB on its achievements in the National Health Targets.

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20 March, 2012

Government announces new appointments

The Minister for State-owned Enterprises, Hon Tony Ryall has reappointed three directors and appointed one new director to the Board of Mighty River Power Ltd (MRP).

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